LA CHIUSA Bed and Breakfast

An elegant, modern restaurant where excellent cuisine is served, with a strong emphasis on seafood. In the dishes of the Neapolitan-born chef, the vibrant colors and flavors of his native culinary tradition sometimes make a welcome appearance, alongside a few offerings inspired by the north.

A true classic of Italian dining, Esplanade has held its star since 1992 and is so renowned among food lovers that it has become synonymous with Desenzano del Garda itself. Beyond its splendid lakeside setting, separated only by a well-tended garden (the summer terrace is unmissable), the spotlight remains firmly on the cuisine. The menu is among the most extensive and refined in Italy, balanced between meat and fish, rooted in both Italian and local traditions, and always attentive to seasonal ingredients. It is a classic style of cooking, respectful of the past yet nuanced with a modern touc

Italian cuisine that strikes a balance on several fronts: while the chef’s dishes include nods to Brescia’s culinary tradition, they are also enlivened with creative touches. In summer, service extends outdoors beneath a gazebo; in the colder months, the main dining room is warmed by a fireplace. At lunchtime the menu is shorter, more affordable, and there is a business menu.

A rustic building welcomes guests into a warm and authentic setting, where the family atmosphere is made even more pleasant by the warm welcome extended by the owners, who know just how to put guests at ease within minutes. The kitchen serves contemporary dishes, prepared with simplicity and taste. According to the Inspector, the most tempting of the desserts is the “meringata a cucchiaio”, a meringue dessert served with ice cream, whipped cream and a crunchy crumble of amaretti biscuits and chocolate: an irresistible finale.

A multi-function open space, with a bar for breakfasts and a classic restaurant serving pizzas made from naturally fermented dough. Although the ambience is modern, friendly and minimalist, the attention paid to the choice of ingredients and preparation of dishes is of the highest quality.

When you dine at Leon D’Oro, you feel as though you’re visiting old friends thanks to the attractive, rustic-style atmosphere, with two elegant dining rooms and a welcoming garden for summer evenings. The cuisine is regional yet also includes fish and seafood, with traditional recipes featuring alongside more modern and creative fare on the menu. There are two tasting options, both dedicated to the sea and water, while the extensive à la carte includes superb delicacies such as marubini pasta with a Marsala reduction and parmesan cheese, and sturgeon au gratin with a Mediterranean battuto, mil

Situated outside the centre in the equally typical and historic Borgo Trento district, this restaurant has all the warm ambience and character that you would expect of a traditional trattoria. The regional cuisine includes a remarkable array of charcuterie, as well as dishes such as tripe in Brescia-style broth, beef in olive oil and the typical local bocciolo di rosa dessert with zabaglione ice-cream.